Manners come in many forms and knowing when to use them is very important. In today’s AIUEO blog, we will be explaining some manners that you should take note of even between friends. Sample Conversation Why do we need manners? Manners between friends Sample conversation: A: Earlier on, my teacher said something funny in class, […]
Check out this article for an insight into Japanese hiragana, katakana and daily routine! Find out more about Yumi sensei’s routine and her advice to others!
Discover 20 ways to use the Japanese word すごい (sugoi)! Master its meanings, contexts, and how to sound like a native speaker in daily conversation.
Learn about the Japanese hiragana character ‘ri’ and ryokan! We’ll go through accommodation guides for travelers in Japan and fun ryokan facts!
Learn about the Japanese hiragana character ‘Ra’ and the popular ramen! Disocver useful vocabulary for ordering ramen in Japan.
Explore how the Japanese word 勇気 (yuuki), meaning bravery, is used in daily life with real examples to help boost your Japanese vocabulary and fluency.
日本語はこちらToday’s theme is “eyes (目：me)”. Did you know that in Japanese Idioms, the most frequently used word is eye? Frequently used ExpressionsIn a Conversation between FriendsBetween CoworkersBetween Lovers Frequently used Expressions “I woke up (目が覚めて：me ga samete) at 6 today, and had a look at (目を通して：me o toushite) the newspaper while having breakfast. I […]
What is 無理 (Muri)?無 (Mu) as a PrefixOther uses of 無 (Mu) What is the meaning of 無理 (Muri)? Muri, put simply, can be translated into English as “Impossible 無理 (mu-ri)”. The typical antonym for Muri would typically be “Infinite possibilities 無限大の可能性 (mu-gendai-no-kanousei)”Have you ever heard someone say “that’s impossible 無理です (mu-ri desu)?”For example,“Why […]
“にゃん～”、 “わんわん”、“げろげろ”。These are Japanese Onomatopoeia called 擬声語 (Giseigo) used to put into words the sounds animals make. But, do you know what the names of these animals are in Japanese are? Read on to find out! All illustrations from this post were drawn by a talented Coto Student – Gabriela Zumbado from Costa Rica. She […]
This week Yasuko Hidari will share with us about the culture behind the Mikan -(Mandarin Orange in Japanese) and how your style of eating it can show your personality.
